Prepare against Rakesh Sharma
DEU · World #48,878 classical · FIDE ID 24647560
Our database contains 90 games by Rakesh Sharma, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rakesh Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rakesh Sharma before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,898 | 1,906 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 35 | 15 | 40 | 38.9% |
| As White | 45 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rakesh Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rakesh Sharma's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 82.2% | 54.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Bg5 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sharma usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (83% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
Rakesh Sharma's chess games
All 90 games by Rakesh Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Irina Cohn | 2,049 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | A40 |
| Jan 2017 | Christian Gunkel | 1,971 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | B12 |
| Jul 2016 | Bartholomaeus Rudak | 1,897 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse 1516 Abstieg | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Manfred Thon | 1,864 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | D00 |
| Mar 2015 | Sebastian Wloka | 1,829 | Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga Gruppe 2 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,796 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,574 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,617 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| NRW U25 Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1415 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rakesh Sharma's chess games?
90 games by Rakesh Sharma, from Oct 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rakesh Sharma has played.
What does Rakesh Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Rakesh Sharma opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rakesh Sharma answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Rakesh Sharma play as White?
As White, Rakesh Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rakesh Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Rakesh Sharma most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Rakesh Sharma's FIDE rating?
Rakesh Sharma is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Rakesh Sharma played?
Our database contains 90 games by Rakesh Sharma, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rakesh Sharma?
90 games by Rakesh Sharma reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.